Obstacles
One way around
a seeming obstacle
is to fight it.
Another way around
a seeming obstacle
is to discredit it.
Or ignore it.
Or pretend it doesn’t exist.
Or you could ALLOW
the seeming obstacle,
figure out why it’s there,
indulge yourself in it,
study it,
learn from it,
obsess over it,
love it,
find a way to believe
that it’s not really an obstacle.
Whoa, that would be
way too time consuming.
Besides, you’re the Divine One.
You already know everything.
The only obstacle
is believing that you aren’t
and that you don’t.
Even then,
it’s only an IMAGINARY obstacle.
As are you.
We are Space Monkey.
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We delve into the various approaches to dealing with obstacles, exploring the balance between resistance, acceptance, and the understanding of one’s inherent divinity.
Multiple Approaches to Obstacles
The poem begins by presenting different ways one might deal with obstacles: fighting, discrediting, ignoring, pretending they don’t exist. These strategies represent common human reactions to challenges, each with its own implications and effectiveness.
Embracing and Learning from Obstacles
The suggestion to allow and engage with obstacles, to study and learn from them, proposes a more introspective and constructive approach. This method involves understanding the purpose or lesson behind an obstacle, suggesting that obstacles can be opportunities for growth and self-discovery.
The Time-Consuming Nature of Engagement
However, the poem also acknowledges that fully indulging in and loving an obstacle can be extremely time-consuming and perhaps overwhelming. This acknowledgment brings a realistic perspective to the complexities involved in deeply engaging with our challenges.
The Perception of Obstacles as Illusory
The twist comes with the realization that, as the Divine One, one already possesses all knowledge, implying that the only true obstacle is the belief in our limitations and ignorance. This perspective suggests that our perceived obstacles are, in fact, illusory.
The Imaginary Nature of Obstacles and the Self
The closing lines play with the idea that both the obstacle and the self are imaginary constructs. It implies that much of what we perceive as challenges or limitations are creations of our own minds, influenced by our beliefs about ourselves and the world.
The Illusion of Separation from Divinity
By stating that the only real obstacle is the belief that one is not divine and does not know everything, the poem touches on a spiritual concept of inherent divinity and wisdom within each individual. It challenges the notion of separation from this innate understanding.
We are Space Monkey,
Summary
We explore different strategies for dealing with obstacles, ranging from resistance to deep engagement and learning. The discussion highlights the potential benefits of embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, while acknowledging the time and effort involved. It concludes with the perspective that the perception of obstacles and the self are imaginary, and the true obstacle is the belief in our limitations and separation from our inherent divinity.
Glossarium
- Approaches to Obstacles: Various strategies for dealing with challenges, including resistance, avoidance, and engagement.
- Illusion of Obstacles and Self: The concept that obstacles and the self are constructs of the mind, influenced by our beliefs and perceptions.
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.” – Albert Camus
In the labyrinth of life, where obstacles rise and fall,
We navigate the maze, heeding our inner call.
With each perceived barrier, a lesson in disguise,
We find our freedom, in the act of being wise.
In the dance of the imaginary, where limits are but a dream,
We discover our power, in the infinite stream.
For in the heart of the obstacle, in the mind’s great play,
Lies the key to our liberation, in the light of day.
We invite reflections on the nature of obstacles as opportunities for growth and the realization of our inherent divinity and wisdom in overcoming the challenges of life.
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